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1. LCRO 137/2018 A1 v B2 (26 November 2018) [pdf, 158 KB]

   ...dealings with Ms A1 with integrity, respect and courtesy. [13] Ms A1’s relationship with Mr JB remains difficult, she considers Ms B2’s involvement makes that worse but she does not want to have to resort to the Family Court to ensure K is protected “from harm and abuse”. [14] Ms B2 provided a response on review. She says she acted on Mr JB’s instructions in 2012 and 2017, and denies any professional wrongdoing or personal vendetta in respect of Ms A1. Ms B2 says Ms...

2. [2015] NZEmpC 8 Q v Commissioner of Police [pdf, 110 KB]

   ...potential harm which would occur were details of its operation and members to become public. Those matters are set out at paras 3 to 10 of Ms Groot’s affidavit; the information contained therein is essentially accepted by the plaintiff. I have carefully reviewed that information, which I have been able to consider against a considerable volume of documentary material which has been provided in an agreed bundle for the purposes of the trial. The information in Ms Groot’s affid...

3. BORA Food Bill [pdf, 152 KB]

   ...unreasonable search and seizure. There are two limbs to the s 21 right. First, s 21 is applicable only in respect of those activities that constitute a "search or seizure". Second, where certain actions do constitute a search or seizure, s 21 protects only against those searches or seizures that are "unreasonable" in the circumstances. Regulatory Inspection Power 17. Clauses 266 to 277 of the Bill empower a food safety officer to enter certain places without a wa...

4. Recommendations Recap 2024 Q2 [pdf, 884 KB]

   ...NZCorC 63 (5 April 2024) ............................................................................... 38 iii Ure [2024] NZCorC 113 (11 June 2024) ................................................................................ 39 Medical Care ............................................................................................................................ 40 Mantell [2024] NZCorC 90 (15 May 2024) .........................................................................

5. RIS - Abortion Law Reform [pdf, 750 KB]

   ...out in Section 3 of this Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS). General context of New Zealand’s public health regulatory framework Our health system’s regulatory framework has the purpose of achieving a range of objectives for the public health care system in New Zealand. The NZ Public Health and Disability Act 2000 provides for the public funding and provision of personal health services, public health services, and disability support services. Section 3 of that Act provides that th...

6. LCRO 27/2024 VF v SR and BR (23 May 2025) [pdf, 180 KB]

   ...clients’ intention that the funds should be held by himself. [34] The Committee determined that Mr VF had breached the standard of competence required of a lawyer pursuant to r 3 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008 (the Conduct and Client Care Rules). It determined that Mr VF’s conduct amounted to unsatisfactory conduct as that term is defined in s 12(c) of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006. [35] The Committee made a single ord...

7. BD v CE on behalf of GI & HJ LCRO 214/2012 (28 November 2014) [pdf, 119 KB]

   ...in all the circumstances of the case, is outweighed by the interests of the appellant or the public interest. (f) Often the answer to that question will be to consider if the interests of the public, including the profession, will be adequately protected if a suppression order is made. In many cases the issue is whether or not the balance is in favour of protecting the public by means of publication, as against the interests of the appellant in carrying on his profession uninhibi...

8. [2022] NZIACDT 26 — DA v Ji (8 November 2022) [pdf, 121 KB]

   ...last resort. Furthermore, the breaches in this complaint would not, of themselves, justify any prohibition. However, combined with Mr Ji’s prior disciplinary record, a continuation of the extant prohibition is justified. The public need to be protected from him should he desire to return to the profession in the future. The Tribunal could not be confident he would practice in the future in a compliant way. He has not sought to instil any confidence that further professional dev...

9. [2024] NZEnvC 183 Grenadier Ltd v Manawatu-Whanganui Regional Council [pdf, 402 KB]

   ...perspective as a kaumatua of Ngāti Kikopiri, he “welcomed” development and considered, “[t]he proposed use is less impactful on the natural environment than the present pastoral and forestry uses”.25 Expecting “robust conditions and careful monitoring by the Council” he considered that there would be improvements in the environment and natural character which would be “enjoyed by many”. [50] Mr Warrington gave evidence as an employee of the MTA, which represents...

10. Regulatory impact statement: Review of family violence legislation [pdf, 300 KB]

    ...parents to make decisions about the care of their children after they have separated. A child’s welfare and best interests are the first and paramount consideration in all decisions under the DVA. The DVA requires that a child's safety must be protected and, in particular, a child must be protected from all forms of violence. c. the Crimes Act 1961, Bail Act 2000 and Sentencing Act 2002, which together with other criminal legislation, set out criminal offences and their consequenc...